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Ray was late in arriving to the ship. The reforging process was a bit longer than either he or George, Lisset's father, anticipated, but his rapier was repaired. The forging process wasn't the only thing that kept him. He had a very deep conversation with George, and it had affected him greatly. He would have to have a private conversation with the Captain about this, but it wouldn't be about leaving. Almost all the doubts he had when he arrived to the island were gone.

When he got to the ship, he was surprised to see Kai leaving. He was a little disappointed, but understood his reasons. “I've been getting an itch to spar with you, Kai. We should do that next time we meet.” As the ship started setting off, Ray found his viola and started playing along to a [url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L-lBydebg6w&]song[/url]. After finishing, he approached Runali.

“Captain, I'd like to say something. When we first met, I swore an oath to serve you, but I didn't fully understand what that entailed. My mind was on other things, and I had already sworn an oath, a foolhardy and impassioned oath, but my word nonetheless, upon my sword,” He drew his rapier to illustrate his point. “The sword had been broken and reforged, and thus my old oaths have been broken, and they must be reforged. I hereby pledge my life and service to you, Captain Runali Lev, for as long as you see fit to hold me. This I swear upon my sword and my honor.” He raised the blade to the captain and then sheathed it.